USCIS has issued new guidance clarifying that dairy farm labor qualifies for H-2A agricultural classification, effective June 17, 2026. The policy emphasizes case-by-case review of temporary need and scrutinizes consecutive petitions that may suggest ongoing employment.
Detaining refugees without Green Cards has moved from a rarely used option to a central enforcement mechanism in a new joint memorandum from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) dated February 18, 2026. Read our article where we explain the scope and authority of the memo, highlight the key changes and affected groups, and discuss practical implications for individuals, employers, and compliance with immigration law.
